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CJ54 CEJ

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ54 CEJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,457 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,762 miles

unable to check rear belts due to dog guard

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 29,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,648 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,767 miles

3rd brake light lense cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2011 6,264 miles

engine covers under body covers not allow full inspection ????

Pass 20 May 2011 4,921 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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CJ54 CEJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ54 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJ54 CEJ registered?

CJ54 CEJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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